Eric Alston
@IncompleteRules
Followers
736
Following
1K
Media
5
Statuses
621
I study institutions, namely property, constitutions and blockchains.
Joined April 2020
📚 From the Archive In this @MIT Computational Law Report @IncompleteRules examines the possibilities enabled by using conflict as a tool for institutional decision-making. 2022:
law.mit.edu
Often viewed as a way to reduce conflict within society, the traditional perception of governance is one that maintains stability with minimal disturbance. This article thoroughly examines new...
0
1
3
Erik Alston (@IncompleteRules) CGM Non-Resident Scholar Scholar in Residence, Leeds School of Business University of Colorado Boulder
1
1
2
We are pleased to announce our new non-resident scholars. These collaborators have been an integral part of the work at the Center for Governance and Markets, and we look forward to continuing our partnership to advance the ideas and mission of the Center. We’ll be sharing
0
2
3
@bajpaiharsh244 Do check out this https://t.co/ogXyDpRzZu I happen to learn abt futarchy in Zugrama or do connect with @IncompleteRules more on the topic if you wish to explore🙌
1
1
2
Doing the @gov_futures pod with @Jamilya_eth has definitely been a highlight of this year It's so nice to see the amazing folks who were willing to jam with us on governance! Much ♥️ to @IncompleteRules @angela_walch @ElinorRennie James and Dani from @AriJuels's Lab
1/ 🚨 Governance Futures is heading to Devconnect @EFDevcon! Your hosts, @Jamilya_eth & @bbeats1 will be on the ground recording fresh convos on how governance works (and fails) in Web3. We’re excited to meet the builders, thinkers & dreamers shaping the future of governance 🔥
3
9
59
@IncompleteRules @TBSocialist Killswitch protocols are an increasingly essential design component within complex human-engineered systems. In a survey of their history, design & inevitable shortcomings @incompleterules @sethkillian & @garrette0x derive generalizable design principles.
When, can, & should the death of systems be engineered? Enter Killswitch: an engineered acknowledgment of severe & unforeseen consequences, the centralized exercise of which begs the question - who should exercise a failsafe & under what circumstances? https://t.co/3pGiEDJor9
0
2
4
1
1
2
This weeks article analyzes the coevolution of institutions, technology, and privacy in a very neat way. @CossarSofia & @IncompleteRules argues that zero-knowledge proofs offer a governance tool to mitigate the state’s weak incentives to protect privacy. From 2024. Read it
0
2
11
Looking forward to listening to this! @angela_walch was part of a delightful cohort for Summer of Protocols a couple years back, and I enjoyed our conversations on the limits of automating governance, among other things...
Had a thoughtful conversation about governance -- experiments, emergencies, protocols, institutions, & more -- with the new Governance Futures podcast team. They had some really stimulating questions & I'm proud of the episode. Hope you enjoy.
2
3
5
RT @stabullfinance: 🚨Episode 6🚨 Released on Youtube📺 WTF is everyone missing about Stablecoins: Overlooked implications. Experience the @B…
0
3
0
Such praise! If I can become what I'm described here through continued scholarship and applied governance design, I'll consider it a life win! 😊🫡🥰 Thanks @Jamilya_eth
🚨 NEW EPISODE DROP 🚨 Featuring a friend, academic colleague, scholar, and the undisputed G.O.A.T of digital constitutionalism - 🥁 ✨Ladies & Gentlemen✨: Eric Alston @IncompleteRules 👏👏👏
2
1
8
Always fun to chat with @bbeats1 and @Jamilya_eth about all things governance! Thanks for the feature @gov_futures and looking forward to the upcoming episodes!
2/ Just dropped: S.1 Ep. 1 of The Governance Futures Podcast featuring @IncompleteRules (Eric Alston), Scholar in Residence at CU Boulder. Watch the FULL episode now: https://t.co/yeYYOAl5Q4
0
4
6
Excited to hear from @IncompleteRules tomorrow on the new @gov_futures podcast!! Eric brought powerful insights to Summer of Protocols & also speaks in perfect paragraphs. I expect to learn a lot. 🤔
The full episode of Governance Futures drops tomorrow! We’re joined by @IncompleteRules Eric Alston, Scholar in Residence at CU Boulder, for a deep dive into institutional design, the limits of democratic decision-making, and why conflict in governance isn't always a bad thing.
4
5
10
@gov_futures first full episode is out tomorrow, featuring @IncompleteRules from @CUBoulder. We touch on institutional design, conflict in gov, and community decision-making. Great convo with Eric as always There will also be an 'about the pod' type where @Jamilya_eth and I
The full episode of Governance Futures drops tomorrow! We’re joined by @IncompleteRules Eric Alston, Scholar in Residence at CU Boulder, for a deep dive into institutional design, the limits of democratic decision-making, and why conflict in governance isn't always a bad thing.
0
4
9
The full episode of Governance Futures drops tomorrow! We’re joined by @IncompleteRules Eric Alston, Scholar in Residence at CU Boulder, for a deep dive into institutional design, the limits of democratic decision-making, and why conflict in governance isn't always a bad thing.
2
2
12
🔊 Announcing our next X-Spaces 🚀🐂📈 WTF is everyone missing about Stablecoins: Overlooked implications. 🗓️ July 7, 2025 | 🕓 4pm UTC 📍 https://t.co/XGjGmSzdF4 👥 @BoredElonMusk 🎙️ This week's lineup 👇 @NikMilanovic founder of @thestablecon General Partner of
25
26
33
5/ The trailer is out now 🔊 🔥 Featuring glimpses of conversations with some of our guests - @IncompleteRules , @ElinorRennie & @angela_walch First full episode drops Thursday, July 10. Until then, get a taste of what’s coming:
2
6
29
Here's a weekly roundup of three pieces of helpful content within the field of decentralization: ⬇️ 1. Launch: July 9th: How Can Data Cooperatives Help Build a Fair Data Economy? The Decentralization Research Center releases its final report in collaboration @pro_jectliberty
1
2
9
@joseghandal @cmorales_sv 🎤 @IncompleteRules (University of Colorado Boulder) Shared a research-driven view on institutional design, governance complexity, and how to future-proof regulation without overfitting yesterday’s rules.
1
2
4